In these trying times, it may seem difficult to find ways to entertain or educate yourself and your children on a limited budget. Look no further! The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library and the East Flagstaff Community Library both have tons of free stuff to check out and plenty of activities designed to educate, inform and entertain. The City of Flagstaff collaborates with Coconino County to maximize limited resources into one library system. This partnership gives our … [Read more...] about Check It Out – Libraries A Central Gathering Place
New Police Online Services Focus on Safety and Efficiency
The crime rate is lower in Flagstaff today than when I was first elected in 2008. That is because your public safety is my number one priority. A safe community is a productive and stable community. One of the strongest assets in Flagstaff is our City Police Department. Recently, the City Council approved an efficient new program to save you time, money and resources. In order to enhance its service to the community, while maximizing the efficient use of resources, the Flagstaff Police … [Read more...] about New Police Online Services Focus on Safety and Efficiency
Thankful for So Much in Flagstaff!
The month of November reminds me to think about and act upon what I am thankful for. It is so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day struggles of life...and neglect all the positive things around us. So, as a reminder to myself and hopefully to you, I am going to devote this month’s article to “Things I Am Thankful for in Flagstaff!” How can you not be thankful for living in such a beautiful community? Trees, mountains, historic buildings, new … [Read more...] about Thankful for So Much in Flagstaff!
Covering Flagstaff’s Utility Operational Costs
The City retained Willdan Financial Services to prepare a long-term financial plan and rate and fee study for the water, wastewater and reclaimed water utilities. The purpose was to ensure the utilities have sufficient revenues to meet their operational, capital and debt service obligations. Rates are set proportionate to the costs of providing utility service to each customer class. As part of this rate study, City staff facilitated dialogue with the community at several Water … [Read more...] about Covering Flagstaff’s Utility Operational Costs
Thank You Flagstaff
Your overwhelming support and renewal of our one percent City Sales Tax and two percent Bed Board and Beverage Tax shows how important our basic services and quality of life is to you. Thank you for your commitment to sup- porting your community! The revenue from our City Sales tax (one of the lowest in the State) will continue to support our most critical services: police, fire, parks, recreation services, city court, and our libraries. Our BBB revenue will continue to support programs and … [Read more...] about Thank You Flagstaff
Voting to Continue Taxes
Important city ballot questions that impact our business community are coming to you in May 2010: Continuation of the current City of Flagstaff Sales Tax and Continuation of the current Lodging, Restaurant and Lounge (BBB) tax. When you pay your taxes on a purchase in Flagstaff, a small but important portion of that goes to funding services such as police, fire fighters, parks, recreations services, libraries and our city court. The city portion of your sales tax bill is one percent (out of an … [Read more...] about Voting to Continue Taxes
